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Where does Joe Ingles fit in the NBA?

Joe Ingles made fans around Australia take notice of his incredible skill set when he took out the 2007 NBL Rookie of the year award as a member of the South Dragons. Ingles is currently undergoing a similar break out campaign, this time making NBA scouts take notice as a member of the Australian Olympic Team in…

Nich Fabrici - Twitter: @nfabrici55 0 August 6, 2012 australian boomers, joe ingles, la lakers, Lakers, Los Angeles, nba, olympics 3578 Views

Around the Globe, Article of the Week, Hoops Analysis

How will David Stern’s “grand plans” effect Olympic Basketball?

Liam Quinn discusses what effect David Stern’s plans to make the Olympics an Under-23 competition will really have in his entry to our weekly Article of the Week Cash Giveaways! Written by Liam Quinn Twitter: @LiamQuinn23 As Team USA continues to impose their international dominance on the East London hardwood, talk across “The Pond” continues to revolve around the…

Dan Boyce 0 August 3, 2012 basketball, david stern, olympics, team usa 2991 Views

Article of the Week, Podcasts

Analysing the Dream Team Vs Team USA 2012 Match up

I am about to show you two different photo graphs… One is the 1992 Dream Team lead by players such as Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Michael Jordan who won gold at the Olympic Games in Barcelona. The other is the 2012 ‘Redeem Team’ that will be lead by LeBron James, Kobe Bryant & Kevin…

Nich Fabrici - Twitter: @nfabrici55 0 July 30, 2012 charles barkley, clyde drexler, dream team, karl malone, kevin durrant, kevin love, kobe bryant, lebron james, michael jordan, olympics, team usa, tyson chandler 6723 Views

Around the Globe, Hoops Analysis, NBA News, Podcasts

Dream Team Vs Team USA Podcast

Download and listen to Aussie Hoopla podcast on the links below. iTunes – Spotify – Stitcher – Libsyn – TuneIn On the latest episode of Aussie Hoopla Matt Smith and Dan Boyce got heated when discussing Kobe Bryant stating that this years USA Olympic Basketball could defeat the Original “Dream Team”. The comments sent every media outlet across the world into a…

Dan Boyce 0 July 22, 2012 anthony davis, basketball, blake griffin, charles barkley, chris paul, david robinson, dream team, kevin durant, kobe bryant, larry bird, lebron james, live, magic johnson, michael jordan, olympics, patrick ewing, podcast, russell westbrook, team usa 4399 Views

Aussies Abroad, Podcasts

Matthew Dellavedova (Australian Boomers) Podcast #8

“I think there is a bit of excitment over the NBL” – Matthew Dellavedova regarding how Aussie’s in college think about the NBL We talk to Matthew Dellavedova 18 hours he scored 12 points in the Boomers final game of the Farewell Series against Greece, the Boomers last game in Australia before heading to…

Dan Boyce 0 June 29, 2012 aussie hoopla, australia, australian boomers, california, farewell series, greece, Matthew Dellavedova, moraga, ncaa, olympics, St Marys, west coast conference 4581 Views

Player of the Week

International POTW: Patty Mills (2) 30/4/12

Aussie Hoopla International Player of the Week Patty Mills Each week the AussieHoopla.com Player of the Week award goes to the Aussie who has had the greatest impact both on the stat sheet and their teams record. This weeks winner is…. Hometown: Canberra, ACT Current Team: San Antonio Spurs (NBA) Former Teams: Portland Trailblazers (NBA), St…

Dan Boyce 0 May 1, 2012 aleks maric, australian boomers, basketball, brad newley, david andersen, eurocup, euroleague, europe, fiba, Lietuvos Rytas, melbourne tigers, montepaschi siena, olympics, Panathinaikos, patty mills, san antonio spurs, townsville crocodiles 2246 Views

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Why Newcastle’s NBL Return Is Closer Than You Think

The conversation around NBL expansion has intensified in recent years, with the league publicly confirming discussions with potential markets such as Canberra, the Gold Coast, and Darwin. However, one city that continues to quietly build momentum as a realistic candidate for a future franchise is Newcastle. While it may not always dominate the expansion headlines, the pieces required for an NBL return are slowly aligning, and according to former owner of the Illawarra Hawks, Dorry Kordahi, the push for a Newcastle team is very real.…
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Why Luke Paul Said No to a $3 Million College Bag to Get “Beaten Up” in the NBL

Most 16-year-olds would take the bag. Luke Paul wants to take a beating. In an era where high school recruits are chasing six-figure Instagram followings and seven-figure NIL deals, Luke Paul just did the unthinkable. The 16-year-old Australian talent is a 6'6" point guard widely tipped as a future NBA lottery pick who reportedly turned down US college offers worth up to $3 million to stay home. He didn't do it for comfort. He didn't do it for safety. According to Paul, he did it…
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NBL News

‘We need to play good basketball’ – South East Melbourne eye fine-tuning ahead of finals

With one game remaining in the regular season and finals seeding on the line, South East Melbourne moved a step closer to the top two with a 120–104 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers at John Cain Arena. The Phoenix overcame a career-high 36-point outing from Majok Deng, with Angus Glover leading the way with 21 points and seven three-pointers as the home side’s firepower proved too much. Despite the result, coach Josh King said his group still needs to produce a complete four-quarter performance, particularly…
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NBL News

Inclusion Needs Outcomes, Not Pride Rounds

In recent weeks, NBL Pride Round has been accompanied by a wave of opinion pieces — including Michael Randall’s “Pride Round: Why the NBL should be proud it won’t ever ‘shut up and dribble’” — praising the initiative while dismissing its critics. This has been something I’ve been thinking about and discussing with people since Indigenous Round.I think we all need a little perspective sometimes. https://t.co/2D65bvtS5K — Michael Randall (@MickRandallHS) February 3, 2026 But the argument that any criticism of the National Basketball League’s social-issue…
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Podcasts

Kings vs Hawks: Ep. 6 — LaMelo Ball, Spy-Gate and ‘The Hawks’ lose their Illawarra name

We continue diving deeper into one of Aussie hoops’ fiercest rivalries — Sydney vs Illawarra — picking things up as LaMelo Ball and his Rookie of the Year season in 2019 propelled the Hawks into the global spotlight, setting NBL viewership and attendance records, while the Kings reloaded under Will Weaver and pushed for a championship in a season that ended in chaos. Host Dan Boyce breaks down LaMelo’s viral debut, his back-to-back triple-doubles, and the impact of Aaron Brooks’ season-ending injury on Illawarra’s playoff…
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Aussies Abroad

Keanu Pinder’s Japanese Stint Could Result In Boomers Selection

Keanu Pinder has hit a new gear in Japan. As Akita’s starting big, he is producing like a franchise option, and that level of form is putting him back in the Boomers conversation. Pinder is in the midst of a prime career stretch that has seen him exceed the 2 time NBL "Most Improved Player" form that first made him a star in Cairns.The primary storyline defining Pinder’s 2025-26 campaign is a shift in usage. In Perth, Pinder was often a secondary option behind heavy…
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NBL News

NBL Free Agent Tracker

Below is an up-to-date roster for each NBL team and a list of rumours and potential signings derived from discussions with NBL staff and media. Players listed as contracted come from information supplied by the National Basketball League. * = Denotes import player ** = Naturalised Australian DP = a member of the team's development roster SRP = the previously named Asian player exception denoting an Asian player who qualifies as a local in the NBL. MP = Marquee players listed as known Click here…
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Around the Globe

Japan’s Emergence as a Major Destination for Australian Basketball Talent

Five to ten years ago, if an Australian headed to Japan, it was typically because of not making NBL roster spots. Players like Venky Jois, Daniel Dillon and Rhys Vague fit this profile. Now Australian basketballers looking to play overseas rarely viewed Japan as a serious career destination. The traditional pathways pointed elsewhere, but that perception has shifted rapidly. Today, Japan’s B.League has emerged as a legitimate and increasingly attractive option for Australian players seeking strong contracts, defined roles, and long-term professional stability.Today, that narrative…
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